How far is Peoria, IL from Spring Bay, IL?
The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Spring Bay, IL is about 12.4 miles (20 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in eastern Peoria County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Spring Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Spring Bay.
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Start on Northeast Jefferson Avenue
26 m · 9 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue
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Turn left onto Hamilton Boulevard
142 m · 20 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northeast Adams Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Northeast Adams Street
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Take the ramp straight toward 150: East Peoria, Washington
1329 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto McClugage Bridge
1 mi · 1 min · McClugage Bridge
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Continue straight
1709 ft · 26 sec
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Take the exit slight right
2054 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Main Street
1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight left
134 m · 19 sec
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Continue on Spring Bay Road
6.3 mi · 11 min · Spring Bay Road
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Continue on North Tremont Street
921 ft · 24 sec · North Tremont Street
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Turn left onto Catherine Street
722 ft · 37 sec · Catherine Street
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Turn left onto North Oswego Street
6 m · 1 sec · North Oswego Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Oswego Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Spring Bay.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Spring Bay Road
Continue on Spring Bay Road
6.29 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Peoria and Sunny near Spring Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Spring Bay?
The road trip is about 12.4 miles (20 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Peoria Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Peoria and 6.2 miles from Spring Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.98 one way or $3.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Peoria and Sunny near Spring Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Peoria Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Chillicothe City Hall
Peoria City Hall
Fulton @ City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Peoria Heights.
Peoria, Illinois
Uptown Station
Kewanee
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Spring Bay. Straight-line distance: 9.69 mi (15.59 km).
#1 Peoria
The third most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 109,428 |
| Coordinates | 40.6936500, -89.5889900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spring Bay
Township in Woodford County, Illinois
| Population | 456 |
| Coordinates | 40.8244800, -89.5223200 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Bay (-89.52232, 40.82448)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.50 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| Premium | $5.68 | $2.50 | $5.00 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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